What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to Otley?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Otley is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to Otley?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Otley is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, Bus Station Stand 4 and Railway Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Otley?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Otley. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Guiseley via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Windermere to Otley?

The distance between Windermere and Otley is 97 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere to Otley without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere to Otley without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Otley?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Windermere to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Otley bus from?

Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Otley train from?

Windermere to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Otley?

The best way to get from Windermere to Otley is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 567 bus and line 581 bus and bus and line 64 bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Windermere to Otley bus arrive?

Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Windermere to Otley train arrive?

Windermere to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Otley is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Windermere to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 2856+ hotels available in Otley.

Windermere to Otley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 755 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Otley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
4h 18m
£35–72
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Otleycar 68.1 mi
1h 29m
£17–24
Line 755 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Beech Street to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain
3. Take the bus from Shipley to Otleybus A3
5h 21m
Line 555 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus, bus, line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Blackhall Roadbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 567
3. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus 581
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus 580 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 64
6. Take the bus from Railway Road to Otley Bus Stationbus X84
6h 53m

Windermere to Otley by train and bus

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Otley, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Shipley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Otley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, Bus Station Stand 4, Ilkley Bus Station, and Railway Road in around 6h 53m.

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